Sports Night: Lawson keys Kings’ home win

Ty Lawson has his first career triple-double (22 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds) as the Kings cruise in their last home game of the season, beating the Phoenix Suns 129-104 on Tuesday night at Golden 1 Center.

Chriss led all NBA rookies in games started entering Tuesday’s game against the Kings at Golden 1 Center. He ranks in the top 10 among rookies in most major categories and says he’s adjusted to the grind of the NBA.

The A’s are pulling the tarps and opening a portion of the upper deck at the Coliseum for their upcoming 10-game homestand. Half of the money from the tickets will go toward an initiative to increase Oakland’s college graduation rates.

Brock Stassi hits a ninth-inning solo home run Monday for his first major-league hit. The Yuba City native drills a 2-2 pitch over the right-center field fence, but his Philadelphia Phillies lose 4-3 to the visiting New York Mets.

While winning is important, 49ers general manager John Lynch is aiming to change the culture around the team. That began with free agent signings and releasing cornerback Tramaine Brock after he was arrested on a domestic violence charge. It will continue at this month’s NFL draft.

California State University filed a lawsuit last month against Mondo USA Inc. alleging breach of contract, breach of warranty and negligence. Officials expected the $1.4 million resurfacing job on Sacramento State’s athletic tracks to improve the school’s image as a prime destination in the track and field world.

Chuck Klein is the new owner of Wildhorse Golf Club in Davis. His family put $3.25 million toward improving the course. Also, Campus Commons will reopen Friday after being closed since Jan. 6 due to flooding and its aftermath. The Haggin Oaks Golf Expo is April 28-30.

The main task for the San Jose Sharks in their first-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers will be figuring out how to slow down NHL scoring leader Connor McDavid. The first-round series starts Wednesday.